Jaumea carnosa, known by the common names marsh jaumea, fleshy jaumea, or simply jaumea, is a halophytic salt marsh plant native to the wetlands, coastal sea cliffs and salt marshes of the western coast of North America.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Jaumea |
| Species: | J. carnosa
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Description
editIt is a perennial dicotyledon.[2] It has succulent green leaves on soft pinkish-green stems, not unlike ice plant in appearance. Its stems are weak and long. Flowers are yellow and the peduncle is enlarged below the head.[3] It spreads by an extensive rhizome system.[4]
Distribution
editJaumea carnosa ranges from British Columbia to northern Baja California, and can be found in wetlands and salt marshes. Some populations are located on the Channel Islands of California.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ The Plant List, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A.Gray
- ^ "Jaumea carnosa". Calflora.
- ^ "Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray". The Jepson Herbarium.
- ^ a b Flora of North America, Jaumea carnosa (Lessing) A. Gray 1874
- ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray Fleshy Jaumea, marsh jaumea
- ^ Turner Photographics, Jaumea carnosa, fleshy jaumea, Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest photos, description, partial distribution map
External links
edit- Jepson Manual Treatment, University of California
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile
- Calflora photo gallery, University of California
- Washington State University, intertidal organisms, Jaumea carnosa (Marsh jaumea) photo and commentary
- Paul Slichter, Members of the Sunflower Family Found West of the Cascade Mountains With Flower Heads Consisting of Both Disc and Ray Flowers, Fleshy Jaumea, Marsh Jaumea Jaumea carnosa photos